Lower School Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Lower School Substitute Teacher

Position Classification : Part-time, temporary, 10-month, program support, salaried exempt

Hours : 7 : 40 am -3 : 45 pm Monday-Friday

Reports to : Head of Lower School

Position Summary :

St. Christopher's School, the largest all-boys school in Virginia and one of the largest and oldest boys' schools in the Mid-Atlantic region, seeks Substitute Teachers to provide instruction, manage the classroom environment, and promote student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Serving approximately 1,000 boys in Grades JK-12 in Richmond, Virginia, St. Christopher's is an Episcopal school committed to cultivating a community that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming.

We pride ourselves on bringing out the best in every boy. Our boys benefit from an education and curriculum that is holistic, including academics, the arts, athletics, and service learning.

The St. Christopher's experience is further differentiated by a strong emphasis on our Community Pillars-honor & integrity, the pursuit of excellence, and community & brotherhood.

Principal Responsibilities :

• Ensure successful implementation of lesson plans written by classroom teachers
• Apply a variety of instructional strategies to engage and encourage participation of students
• Take student attendance according to school policy
• Keep track of students' assignments and document any useful information for the classroom teacher
• Report any incidents regarding students' behavior in and out of the classroom
• Maintain a safe classroom environment for students
• Perform other assigned teacher duties, as needed

Qualifications and Key Skills :

A commitment to best practices in education, as articulated in the School's Teaching Excellence Document, and dedication to best practices for boys, as espoused by the St.

Christopher's Center for the Study of Boys

• A clear commitment to diversity, community, and inclusion in school communities, as expressed in the St.Christopher's Diversity and Inclusion Statement
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• A minimum of two years of teaching, substitute teaching experience or commensurate experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with using technology in the classroom
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are vital
• Exceptional judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of Google suite and Blackbaud preferred

Physical Requirements :

• Regularly required to stand and walk around for extended periods of time, in addition to frequent bending and stooping.
• Occasionally required to work in poor weather conditions such as temperature, precipitation, and wind during recess and carpool duty.

How to Apply :

We only accept applicant resumes through our online portal, which you can access here. Once you select the "Apply Now" button, it will take you through the prompts to complete your application and upload your resume, cover letter and other required documents.

Application deadline is open until filled.

School Website : www.stchristophers.com

School Information :

Established in 1911, St. Christopher's School is a JK-12 all-boys day school in Richmond, VA. The School's single-campus location consists of 43 contiguous acres and 23 buildings with over 300,000 square feet.

With over a century of rich history in the education of boys, St. Christopher's has a reputation as a national and international leader in the education of boys.

Our work with the International Boys' Schools Coalition and our very own Center for the Study of Boys, supports our new strategic plan, Momentum 2025, setting a bold path forward for the entire St.

Christopher's community.

St. Christopher's School is committed to fostering, in broad and meaningful ways, an inclusive school community in which all members feel respected, welcomed, and valued.

As such, St. Christopher's School is an equal opportunity employer. St. Christopher's School provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, disability, genetic information or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Mission Statement : St. Christopher's School knows, loves, and celebrates boys, promotes their pursuit of excellence, and prepares them for lives of honor and integrity, service, and leadership.

Benefits Package :

Among peer independent schools nationally, St. Christopher's offers one of the most generous, comprehensive and competitive employee benefits packages available.

Our City-Richmond, VA

Recently featured in The Washington Post, Forbes, Southern Living Magazine, CNN Travel and USA Today's 10 Best Travel Awards, Richmond is known for its vibrant lifestyle and historic charm, mixed with diverse food, music, arts and cultural scenes and leading it to become one of the top mid-sized, affordable cities in the country.

Richmond's residents enjoy big-city amenities combined with family-friendly quality of life. History buffs can enjoy a visit to St.

John's Church, where Patrick Henry gave his famous "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech. Museums include the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Institute for Contemporary Art, The American Civil War Museum, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, the Children's Museum of Richmond, the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia and the Virginia Holocaust Museum.

Music and dance enthusiasts can enjoy the classics at the Richmond Symphony, Richmond Ballet and Virginia Opera, or more contemporary shows at The National, Altria Theater and outdoor music concerts and festivals on Brown's Island.

Outdoor adventurers can explore over 600 acres of parks, over 40 miles of trails and Class IV rapids in the heart of an urban center through the James River Park System.

Richmond's array of colleges and universities, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union University, Virginia State University and the University of Richmond, are cultural hubs and host theater events, music performances and impressive sports teams.

The city is also home to the Richmond Flying Squirrels Minor League Baseball team and the Richmond Kickers soccer club.

Not only does Richmond's appealing climate and location make it an enjoyable and exciting city in which to work and live, but it is ideally situated for a short road trip to the mountains of Charlottesville, to beaches in the Hampton Roads area, or to our nation's capital, Washington, DC.